Re: Cypress bugs (...continued with pics)

feeds@yuku.com (ScubaTim) — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 18:49:39 GMT

Thank you very much, this is interesting stuff.

Re: Cypress bugs (...continued with pics)

feeds@yuku.com (Blue Ridge Biological) — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 18:35:45 GMT

Without a doubt, it's from the order Collembola (springtail). They come in different shapes and sizes, but look of the one in the photo you sent is pretty typical for a number of species. We cultured them for the dart frogs at the National Aquarium. They are harmless to your snakes. Dart frog breeders actually encourage them in their terrariums. Here's a good link on the order Collembola if you're interested.

Re: Cypress bugs (...continued with pics)

feeds@yuku.com (bsharrah) — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 13:57:23 GMT

That is not the bug I was referring to in your post. Interesting. Never seen anything like it. It does appear to be an insect and not a mite; therefore, I would think it is harmless to your animals but I can understand it being bothersome none the less.

Bart

Cypress bugs (...continued with pics)

feeds@yuku.com (ScubaTim) — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 13:22:51 GMT

This is a continuation of the previous post.....if you didn't see it go here
Here are some photos of the culprit i'm dealing with......i hope someone can identify.